Welcome to Fauquier County, the beautiful bridge between bustling Northern Virginia and the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nestled in the heart of Virginia horse and wine country, Fauquier retains the charm and character of its agricultural heritage. Scenic country roads lined with stone and rail fences lead to picturesque towns and villages which have welcomed travelers for 250 years.

The rich and colorful history of the county where Chief Justice John Marshall grew up and Colonel John Singleton Mosby rode to fame is preserved in markers and monuments and in twelve stops on the Virginia Civil War Trails.

Old Town Warrenton, the county seat, is an architectural and historic treasure. The majestic columns and graceful spire of the "old" county Court House, still in use, beckon visitors to streets lined with well-preserved homes and appealing shops and restaurants. The Old Jail, built in 1808, houses a museum of local history. Modern accommodations, traveler services, shopping centers and a variety of restaurants border the tree-lined "old bypass" west of Old Town.

A year round smorgasbord of events and outdoor adventures for the entire family is highlighted by the Virginia Gold Cup, spring and fall steeplechase races, the oldest horse shows in America, farm and stable tours, statewide wine festivals, winery tours and tastings, Civil War reenactments at Sky Meadows State Park, Flying Circus Airshows, antique shows, craft festivals, holiday parades and celebrations, trail rides and pick-your-own orchards.

Whether you come to "get away from it all" or to seek recreation, we invite you to experience the warm hospitality, natural splendor and storied past of Warrenton and Fauquier County. Enjoy your stay, and come back soon!